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Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an SPF Testing Rig

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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02 Feb 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an SPF Testing Rig," aimed at the education sector and valued at £100,000. This open tender procedure is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 16 February 2021 at 12:00 UTC. The testing rig will be installed at the Advanced Forming Research Centre located in Glasgow. Bids must be submitted electronically through the University’s procurement portal.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and delivering high-technical equipment, particularly those with expertise in testing apparatus for metallic alloys. Companies that meet the financial stability criteria, including a minimum average yearly turnover of £200,000 over the past three years and hold the necessary insurance, are encouraged to participate. Successful tenderers may also have the chance for additional contract extensions for ongoing supply needs, making this a lucrative opportunity for growth in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an SPF Testing Rig

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an SPF Testing Rig

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at the University of Strathclyde has need for a uniaxial tensile testing rig capable of performing superplastic forming (SPF) tests of metallic alloys to ASTM standard E2448-18. This rig must be capable of performing at high temperature, low load and high extension tensile tests. The environmental chamber must be able to be filled with a gas of choice. The testing rig must be able to test in the low strain rates range. Testing would be carried out in Lab 3 of the AFRC's main building located at 85 Inchinnan Dr, Inchinnan, Renfrew.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405583
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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